Marcos' Philippines Confronts China In South China Sea: Is Conflict Imminent? | Insight

It has been two years since President Marcos Jr won the Philippines' Presidential race, and tensions are high in the South China Sea. Each day brings new confrontations between Chinese and Filipino vessels in the disputed waters.

In a departure from his predecessor, President Duterte’s stance, President Marcos Jr has had a tumultuous relationship with China. From cancelling BRI projects to brinkmanship in the South China Sea, relations between Manila and Beijing have deteriorated. At the same time, the Philippines draws closer to the US, potentially changing the complexion of US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific.

As each side assert their claims, are we one miscalculation away from armed conflict?

00:00 Introduction
01:21 Escalating tensions in South China Sea
09:55 Marcos Jr.'s transparency strategy
12:27 A Philippine island caught between superpower rivalry
16:41 Closer U.S.-Philippine military ties
23:22 Why the Philippines cancelled Belt and Road projects
27:49 Diversifying the Philippines' economic partners
34:22 China-Philippines joint energy exploration: what happened?
42:09 Why ASEAN has been quiet on South China Sea tensions

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[dn]

Why is the guy saying that the Philippines illegally grounded a ship but fail to mention china building on the islands?

[zen_libron]

This should be a non-issue if everyone only recognizes and accepts the UN ruling upholding UNCLOS.

[anabackman]

I’m not pro BBM but this man has a balls and do good not relying to China. Good job and decision.

[RomParani]

Filipinos what PBBM and the armed forces are doing is for our country national security. To protect and defend our Philippines sovereign territories.

[dencio]

Every coastal country big or small has rights to its surrounding waters and this thing called Exclusive economic zone..9 dash line is elligal...

[SennyAuxtero]

Well support to our beloved country ❤️💕

[rae]

Why not include in this video those chinese artificial island that is built secretly?

[timcamp]

Should have UN peace keeping force keeping both countries on their sides of the South China Sea. All the philippines wants is their coastline, their EEZ.

[pirate]

Stand for West Philippines Sea from Malaysia.

[MayPag-Asa]

Kudos and Mabuhay CNA! Thank you for a comprehensive and factual documentary.

[EMcC-przx]

The Philippines ship Sierra Madre is grounded in response to china occupation of nearby island

[anitagubalane]

Mr. President Bongbong Marcos Jr is doing very well to protect and defend our own maritime rights in West Philippine Sea. He is really knowledgeable about geopolitics. That's why he's exposing the China aggression in South China Sea. We are not afraid to protect our motherland. 🙏💗🌍🇵🇭

[MelissaHobbs-qmwi]

Our economy is struggling with uncertainties, housing issues, foreclosures, global fluctuations, and the pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

[MrSamurailanx]

Mr. EINAR TANGEN what did the Filipino violate under UNCLOS?

[GodAres-]

Filipinos do not back down!! Lets fight for our country!

[Marc-fl]

It's always the politicians who decides the nations fate but it's always the civilians who has to suffer the consequence.

[rubenreyes]

That is inside the Phils. EEZ and remains there since it is grounded to make it an outpost for PN personnel. To show that it is a Phil. territory.

[cristinaespiel]

Peace not war Philippines is been tough Philippines has been alot of battles there is gonna be another war in our country maybe my family will not make it china is always selfish they all want the country, s please china if you hear this please peace NOT war❤❤❤❤

[ikearado]

Philippine economy is absolutely not dependent on Philippine- China trade. Biggest chunk of Philippine economy are from western investments, such as Business Process Outsourcing employing millions of Filipinos, others is from the remittance from abroad and manufacturing. I beg to disagree that Philippine economy is dependent on China. It's actually the other way around, Filipino helping Chinese economy through the investment such as the SM group of companies. With Americans now focusing their investment in the Philippines, the Philippines don't China at all.

[MikoSoza]

Sierra Madre would not impose its presence there if chinese militarized artificial island was not built on mischief reef in the first place